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List of ACEA member company petrol vehicles compatible with E10 petrol

(i.e. EN 228 with the current volatility limits specified in EN228: 2008)

Important note applicable for the complete list hereunder:


The European Fuel Quality Directive(1) introduces a new market petrol across the European Union
from 1st January 2011 that may contain up to 10% (by volume) ethanol (E10).
For vehicles equipped with a spark-ignition (petrol) engine introduced into the EU market, this list
indicates their compatibility with E10 petrol which complies also with the EN 228: 2008(2) volatility limits.
Other information:
The European Fuel Quality Directive(1) requires that member states of the European Union must
ensure that sufficient volumes of todays petrol are available for vehicles that are not compatible with
the use of E10 petrol. Owners of the vehicles indicated in this list that are not cleared for the use of
E10 should therefore continue to have EU-wide access to todays petrol (EN228: 2008(2)) that may
contain up to 5% (by volume) ethanol.
In addition, it is a general recommendation that fuels containing metallic additives should not be used.
Additional note on petrol octane:

It is important to note that the compatibility of vehicle with petrol depends both on the petrol octane
rating and its ethanol content. The vehicles octane requirement must be met and the ethanol content
of the petrol may not exceed the compatibility limit.

In case of doubt, drivers are advised to contact their dealer.

Update history:

9th March 2011 updated with additional information on Skoda cars


14th March 2011 updated with additional information on Audi cars.
29th July 2011 updated with additional information on GM Cadillac, Corvette and Hummer cars
12th July 2012 updated with additional information on GM Chevrolet cars

(1)
Directive 2009/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 amending Directive
98/70/EC as regards the specification of petrol, diesel and gas-oil and introducing a mechanism to monitor
and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the
specification of fuel used by inland waterway vessels and repealing Directive 93/12/EEC, Official Journal of
the European Union L140, 5.6.2009, p.88.
(2)
European Standard EN228: 2008 Automotive Fuels Unleaded Petrol Requirements and Test Methods.
BMW group:
BMW:
All petrol engine BMW models are cleared for the use of E10 petrol regardless of their year of
manufacture but the minimum octane required should be observed according to the owners manual.
MINI:
E10 is cleared for use in all MINI models with petrol engine after the re-launch of the MINI brand in the
year 2000.
Rolls Royce:
E10 is cleared for use in all Rolls Royce models starting with model year 2003, the launch of the
Phantom model.

Daimler group:
Mercedes-Benz:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the vast majority of all Mercedes Benz vehicles with petrol engines,
except:
first generation direct injection C200 CGI (W203), CLK 200 CGI series (C209) of the years 2002
2005;
models not equipped with three-way catalysts or produced with a carburetor. These are mainly
vehicles older than 25 years.
Smart:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all petrol engine Smart vehicles.
Maybach:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Maybach vehicles.

Fiat group:
Alfa Romeo:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Alfa Romeo models with petrol engines:
MiTo
159: 1.8 16V, 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
Brera: 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
Spider: 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
8C: 4.7 32V
Fiat:
E10 petrol is cleared for all Fiat vehicles of Euro 3 emission levels or newer, starting from model year
2000, except the following vehicles:
Barchetta: 1.8 16V.
Bravo/Brava (182): 1.6 16V.

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Dobl: 1.6 16V.
Marea: 1.6 16V, 2.0 16V.
Multipla: 1.6 16V.
Palio: 1.6 16V.
Punto (188): 1.8 16V.
Stilo: 1.6 16V (1.596 cm3), 1.8 16V, 2.4 20V.
Lancia:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Lancia vehicles of Euro 3 emission level starting from model year
2000, excluding the following vehicles:
Lybra: 1.6 16V, 1.8 16V, 2.0 20V
Thesis: 2.0 Turbo 20V, 2.4 20V, 3.0 V6 24V, 3.2 V6 24V

Ford:
E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Ford models manufactured in Europe since 1992 excluding:
Ford Mondeo SCI CD 132 until 2006.

Jaguar - Land Rover:


Jaguar:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Jaguar vehicles with petrol engines starting from model year 1992.
Land Rover:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Land Rover vehicles with petrol engines starting from model year
1996.

General Motors: Opel-Vauxhall:


Opel-Vauxhall:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Opel-Vauxhall vehicles with petrol engines, excluding:
Models with the 2.2 litre direct injection petrol engine, motor code: Z22YH (Vectra, Signum, Zafira).
Cadillac:
The following Cadillac models equipped with a petrol engine and regulated with catalytic converter and
lambda probe can be used with E10 petrol:
Cadillac BLS.
Cadillac CTS.
Cadillac CTS-V.
Cadillac Eldorado.
Cadillac Seville STS and SLS.
Cadillac SRX.
Cadillac STS.

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Cadillac STS-V.
Cadillac XLR.
Cadillac XLR-V.
Cadillac Escalade.
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
If in doubt please contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Centre, email cadillac.europe@gm.com,
international free phone 00800 8680 8800*
* calls from mobile networks may be charged fees. Please consult your mobile phone provider.
Chevrolet:
All Chevrolet vehicles produced from the model year 2006 with a Euro 4 emissions compliant engine
can be run with E10 petrol:
Aveo / Kalos 2005 onwards.
Captiva all.
Cruze / Orlando all.
Epica all.
Matiz 2006 onwards.
Nubira / Lacetti 2006 onwards.
Tacuma / Rezzo 2006 onwards.
Spark all.
This information applies to vehicles in original condition. The suitability of E10 petrol may be affected,
particularly in older Chevrolet cars, through the use of non-original Chevrolet parts or through
conversions.
If fuel additives are used, please observe the instructions of the additive manufacturer.
Corvette:
The following Corvette models equipped with a petrol engine and regulated with catalytic converter
and lambda probe can be used with E10 petrol:
Corvette C4.
Corvette C5.
Corvette C6.
Corvette Z06.
Corvette Grand Sport.
Corvette ZR1.
If in doubt please contact the Corvette Customer Assistance Centre, email corvette.europe@gm.com,
international free phone 00800 8680 8800*
* calls from mobile networks may be charged fees. Please consult your mobile phone provider.
Hummer:
The following Hummer models equipped with a petrol engine and regulated with catalytic converter
and lambda probe can be used with E10 petrol:
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Hummer H2.
Hummer H2T.
Hummer H3.
Hummer H3T.
If in doubt please contact the HUMMER Customer Assistance Centre, email
Hummer.europe@gm.com, international free phone 00800 8680 8800*
* calls from mobile networks may be charged fees. Please consult your mobile phone provider.

Porsche:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Porsche vehicles with petrol engines since the 1997 model year
(Boxster) and the 1998 model year (Carrera).

PSA Peugeot Citron:


All Peugeot and Citron cars with petrol engines are E10 (EN228) compatible since 1st January 2000.

Renault group:
Dacia:
E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Dacia vehicles.
Renault:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Renault petrol vehicles marketed since 1st January 1997, with the
exception of the following models:
RENAULT 19;
Megane 1 with 2,0 l F5R 700 direct injection petrol engine;
Megane 1 with 2,0 l F5R 740 direct injection petrol engine;
Laguna 2 with 2,0 l F5R 782 direct injection petrol engine,
and the following models marketed between 1st January 2000 and 31st December 2002:
Laguna 2 with 2,0 l F4R 764 Turbo engine;
Laguna 2 with 2,0 l F4R 765 Turbo engine;
Espace 4 with 2,0 l F4R 790 Turbo engine;
Espace 4 with 2,0 l F4R 794 Turbo engine;
Velsatis with 2,0 l F4R 762 Turbo engine;
Velsatis with 2,0 l F4R 763 Turbo engine;
Avantime with 2,0 l F4R 760 Turbo engine;
Avantime with 2,0 l F4R 761 Turbo engine.

Toyota Motors group:


Toyota:

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E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Toyota European petrol models made from January 1998,
excluding:
Avensis 2.0 L with engine 1AZ-FSE made between July 2000 and October 2008.
Avensis 2.4 L with engine 2AZ-FSE made between June 2003 and October 2008.
Lexus:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Lexus European petrol models made from January 1998, excluding:
IS250 2.5 L V6 with engine 4GR-FSE made between August 2005 and September 2007.
GS300 3.0 L V6 with engine 3GR-FSE made between January 2005 and September 2007.
LS460 4.6 L V8 with engine 1UR-FSE made between August 2006 and September 2007.

Volkswagen group:
Audi:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Audi petrol driven vehicles, excluding the following vehicles:
First generation direct injection engines:
Audi A2 1.6 FSI, model years 2003-2005
Audi A3 1.6 FSI, model year 2004
Audi A3 2.0 FSI, model year 2004
Audi A4 2.0 FSI, model years 2003-2004
Audi A4 Saloon petrol engine models with OEM parking heater, of model years 2001-2008. E10 is not
suitable for use during the heating season in countries with colder climates.
Audi A4 Avant petrol engine models with OEM parking heater of model years 2002-2008. E10 is not
suitable for use during the heating season in countries with colder climates.
Seat:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Seat models with petrol engines:
Ibiza, starting from model year 2002.
Cordoba, starting from model 2003.
Leon, starting from model year 1999.
Toledo, starting from model year 1999, excluding the 110 kW 2.0 FSI BLR engine manufactured
up to June 2004.
Altea, XL, Freetrack starting from model year 2004, excluding the 110 kW 2.0 FSI BLR engine
manufactured up to June 2004.
Alhambra, starting from model year 2001.
Ibiza, starting from model year 2008 (Ibiza V).
All Exeo and Exeo ST models, starting from model year 2009.
koda:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all following koda vehicles with petrol engines with the following
exception:

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Felicia 1.3l OHV (40kw and 50kW) engines used in Felicia models in the production years 1994 to
2001 and before. A retro-fit option exists for these engines to make them compatible with the use
of E10 petrol owners are advised to consult their dealer.
Volkswagen:
With few exceptions, E10 is cleared for use in all Volkswagen vehicles with petrol engines.
The exceptions are the following models with the first generation of FSI engines:
Lupo 1,4 (77 kW) made from August 2000 to November 2003 (model year 2001 - 2004);
Polo 1,4 FSI (63 kW) made from February 2002 to June 2006 (model year 2002 - 2006);
Golf IV 1,6 FSI (81 kW) made from November 2001 to May 2004 (model year 2002 - 2004);
Golf IV Variant 1,6 FSI (81 kW) made from October 2001 to October 2006 (model year 2002 -
2006);
Bora 1,6 FSI (81 kW) made from October 2001 to September 2005 (model year 2002 - 2005);
Bora Variant 1,6 FSI (81 kW) made from October 2001 to September 2005 (model year 2002 -
2005);
Golf V 1,4 FSI (66 kW) made from November 2003 to November 2004 (model year 2004 - 2005);
Golf V 1,6 FSI (85 kW) made from August 2003 to May 2004 (model year 2004);
Golf V 2,0 FSI (110 kW) made from January 2004 to May 2004 (model year 2004);
Touran 1,6 FSI (85 kW) made from November 2002 to May 2004 (model year 2003 - 2004);
Touran 2,0 FSI (110 kW) made from October 2003 to May 2004 (model year 2004).

Volvo cars:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Volvo cars with petrol engines introduced to the market since 1976
based upon servicing and other conditions according to the equipment and material with which the
vehicle was originally equipped.
E10 petrol is not cleared for a limited number of S/V40 models with petrol engines produced in the
mid-1990s with engine type 1.8 GDI.

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Not ACEA members:
Saab:
All Saab vehicles with petrol engines are cleared for use with E10 petrol.
Owners of vehicles produced up to the mid-1980s should consult their dealer.

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List of JAMA member company petrol vehicles compatible with E10 petrol
(i.e. EN 228 with current volatility limits specified in EN228: 2008)

Daihatsu:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following models with petrol engines:
Cuore L276: from production-date 25th April 2008*.
Trevis L651: from production-date 8th May 2008*.
Siroin M3#: from market introduction.
Materia M4#: from market introduction.
Terios J2#: from market introduction.
Copen L881: from production-date 25th April 2008*.
* contact Daihatsu dealers or distributor for confirmation of E10 compatibility of individual vehicle.

Honda:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all EU models with petrol engines equipped with electronic control fuel
injection system (HONDA PGM-FI).

Nissan:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines from 1st January 2000.

Mazda:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines introduced in and from the year 2002
(Mazda6 (GG/GY) and models with petrol engines introduced thereafter, i.e:
Mazda2: DY/DE.
Mazda3: BK/BL.
Mazda5: CR.
MX-5: NC.
Mazda6: GG/GY/GH.
CX-7: ER.
RX-8: SE.

Mitsubishi:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines except those equipped with the GDI
engine (gasoline direct injection).

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Subaru:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines manufactured from 1st January 1991 with
the exception of the following models:
All Vivio models.
Justy manufactured before April 1994.

Suzuki:
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all current production models with petrol engines. For older models:
Please refer to Owner's Manual.

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